Week 9 Injury Emergency: Tucker Kraft ACL, Jayden Daniels Elbow - Fantasy Adjustments

Week 9 Injury Emergency: Major Fantasy Impact

Multiple significant injuries from Week 9 are shaking up fantasy rosters. Here's complete analysis and Week 10 adjustments.

Tucker Kraft ACL Injury

Injury Details: Packers TE Tucker Kraft faces potential season-ending ACL tear from Week 9 game.

Fantasy Impact:

• 📉 Tucker Kraft: Likely out for season. Drop in most formats.
• 📈 Luke Musgrave: Immediate TE1 for Packers. Must-add on waiver wire.
• 📈 Other TEs on roster: Check your waiver wire for Packers backup TEs.

Week 10 Strategy: If you rely on Kraft, stream Luke Musgrave immediately. Green Bay has favorable TE matchups upcoming.

Jayden Daniels Elbow Injury

Injury Details: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels suffered elbow dislocation but X-rays came back clear.

Fantasy Impact:

• ⚠️ Jayden Daniels: Questionable for Week 10. Monitor practice reports closely.
• 📈 Marcus Mariota: Immediate backup if Daniels can't play. Streamable option.
• 📉 Commanders Pass Catchers: Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson values decrease if Daniels out.

Week 10 Strategy: Have Mariota on standby. If Daniels is ruled out, consider sitting Commanders pass catchers.

Aaron Jones Shoulder Injury

Injury Details: Vikings RB Aaron Jones suffered shoulder sprain in Week 9 victory.

Fantasy Impact:

• ⚠️ Aaron Jones: Questionable for Week 10. Limited practice expected.
• 📈 Ty Chandler: Immediate RB2 if Jones out. High waiver priority.
• ➡️ Cam Akers: Sees increased work regardless of Jones status.

Week 10 Strategy: Chandler is must-add waiver wire pickup. Start him as flex play if Jones limited.

Other Significant Week 9 Injuries

Puka Nacua Status

Update: Puka Nacua returned from injury and looks healthy. Resume WR1 status immediately.

Impact: Cooper Kupp returns to WR2 role. Both are startable in favorable matchups.

Brock Bowers Activation

Update: Raiders TE Brock Bowers activated from injured reserve and played Week 9.

Impact: Bowers immediately re-enters TE1 conversation. Start with confidence in plus matchups.

Cam Skattebo Season-Ending

Injury: Cardinals RB Cam Skattebo suffered season-ending injury.

Impact: James Conner sees increased workload. Trey Benson becomes handcuff worth stashing.

Week 10 Injury Adjustments

Must-Add Waiver Wire Targets

Priority 1 - Luke Musgrave (TE GB):

• Immediate Packers TE1 with Kraft injury
• Favorable upcoming schedule
• Streamable TE1 upside

Priority 2 - Ty Chandler (RB MIN):

• Vikings RB2 if Aaron Jones limited
• Proven starter capability
• High upside in plus matchups

Priority 3 - Backup QBs:

• Marcus Mariota (WAS) - If Daniels out
• Tyrod Taylor (NYJ) - Streamable option
• Keep eye on other QB injuries

Players to Monitor Closely

Jayden Daniels (QB WAS):

• Monitor Wednesday practice reports
• If limited all week, consider benching
• Have Mariota ready as backup

Aaron Jones (RB MIN):

• Thursday night game makes decision tight
• If DNP until Thursday, sit Chandler
• Limited practice likely means reduced role

Players to Drop

Tucker Kraft (TE GB):

• Season-ending ACL likely
• Immediate drop in all formats
• Don't hold for playoffs

Cam Skattebo (RB ARI):

• Season-ending injury confirmed
• Drop in all redraft leagues
• Hold only in dynasty with IR spot

Week 10 Lineup Strategy

Start With Confidence

QBs: Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts - All healthy with favorable matchups.

RBs: Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, James Cook - All coming off big performances.

WRs: Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown - Consistent producers with good matchups.

TEs: Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Luke Musgrave - Secure positions with injury upside.

Sit or Downgrade

QB Questionable: Jayden Daniels - Bench until confirmed healthy.

RB Questions: Aaron Jones - Consider bench if limited practice.

TE Drop: Tucker Kraft - Immediate drop, season likely over.

Streamers of the Week

QB Streamers: Marcus Mariota (if Daniels out), Tyrod Taylor

RB Streamers: Ty Chandler (if Jones out), Khalil Herbert

WR Streamers: Rashee Rice, Michael Pittman

TE Streamers: Luke Musgrave, Cole Kmet

Injury Prevention Strategy

Monitor Practice Reports

Wednesday Reports: Most telling for Sunday availability

• Limited participation = 50% chance of playing
• DNP = likely out unless game-time decision

Thursday Reports: Confirmation trends

• Limited Wednesday → Full Thursday = good sign
• Limited both days = game-time decision likely

Friday Reports: Final decisions

• Full practice all week = starting
• Limited all week = questionable for Sunday

Have Backup Plans Ready

QB Injuries: Always have backup QB on roster or waiver target RB Injuries: Handcuffs crucial, especially for RB1s WR Injuries: Depth important, have at least 4 startable WRs TE Injuries: Stream TE strategy works when injuries hit

Fantasy Playoff Implications

Players Returning for Playoff Push

Puka Nacua: Healthy for fantasy playoffs (Weeks 15-17) Brock Bowers: Ready for TE1 role down stretch Lamar Jackson: Back to MVP form, secure QB1

Injuries to Monitor Long-term

Jayden Daniels: If elbow lingers, could affect playoffs Aaron Jones: Shoulder could reaggravate, monitor usage Various RBs: Running back injuries always volatile

Strategy: Load up on healthy players for playoff run. Don't rely on injured players returning unless clear timeline.

All injury information verified from NFL injury reports, team announcements, and reliable fantasy football sources. Updated November 6, 2025.